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My son is 10 and has autism. He has had success with Vyvanse 70 mg. to help with focus and his language expression. He also takes clonidine and trazedone together to help him fall asleep and stay asleep through the night and Lexapro for agression and elevate his mood.

We have tried many - he doesn't have seizures as many on the ASD spectrum do.

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There are lots of kinds of treatments. These include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, The LEAP Program, Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), Floortime, The Son-Rise Program, Sensory Integration Therapy, Speech Therapy, Gluten-free diets, and many more.

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A therapy for Autism is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). This is especially effective in kids of around 3 years of age. A good book on possible treatment is "Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD" by William Shaw Ph.D.

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Bio-Medical Treatment. Check out Dr Kenneth Bock from Rhinebeck, New York and his book "Healing the New Childhood Epidemics. Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies"

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First, see a professional. Here are some things that you can take with you for discussion. Treatment treats specific symptoms: Education, speech and language, behavioral interventions, occupational/physical therapy (e.g. sensory integration), social skills interventions. Alternative treatments that might work are through diet and supplements. Drug treatments also treat specific symptoms: Stimulants (methylphenidate, amphetamine salts), SNRIs (atomoxetine), SSRIs (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, etc), antipsychotics (risperidone), alpha-agonists (clonodine, guanfacine). Note: these are not the brand names of the drugs. A combination of these types of treatments improves the outcome. About 1/3 are able to have some level of personal and occupational independence. A smaller number of persons can live fully independently. Intellectual functioning and communication ability best predicts the outcome. Severe mental disability + poor adaptive skills + poor communication skills gives a poorer outcome.

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No, there is not a cure for autism spectrum disorders. Autism spectrum disorders are neurological disorders, which means the brain has developed atypically. At present, there are not ways to "rewire" the brain of someone with an autism spectrum disorder. However, there are ways to help people with autism spectrum disorders. Medications can help with some of the effects of autism spectrum disorders. Social skills training can help with other effects. Sometimes, changes in the diet can help. Behavioral therapy can help in some cases.

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There is nothing that can "cure" autism since it is largely hereditary in nature. However, there are a number of treatments which have proved successful in improving the lives of people with autism. Therapy should begin as soon as possible after diagnosis for maximum benefit.These therapies include Applied Behavior Analysis, Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-based (DIR or "Floortime") model, visual schedules, social narratives, positive behavior supports, Social StoriesÔ, video modeling, cartooning, power cards, circle of friends, and social autopsies, Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support model (SCERTS), the Denver Model, Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children (TEACCH), naturalistic, milieu, incidental) teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Alternative and Augmentative Communications (AAC).

Dietary changes have been shown to significantly improve the behavior patterns associated with autism.
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The different types of treatment include Behavioral training and management which uses self-help, positive reinforcement and social skills training to help improve behavior and communication. Another treatment is the use of medicine which is used mainly to treat only related conditions such as anxiety, hyperactivity and OCBs.

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Autism can be improved with diet. No wheat, little sugar... Pretty much keep it organic. It will help any behavior problems.

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autism is not curable, but there are ways to help with the effects of autism like medications and different activities a person can do to help with the side effects.

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Treatments can be to give support to the autistic person/child and also certain therapies to help them, yes!

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